Bright Spring

Ouchi Shengjian turned his head and glanced at him, "A ship that had been to North Korea came back yesterday, confirming the previous news. The North Koreans are transporting a large amount of grain and grass to Busan Town. The capital of North Korea is in the north, and so much is being sent to the south. What does grain and fodder do?"

"What are our odds?" Dow asked.

Seeing the silence, Ouchisheng did not answer, and he opened his mouth after a while, "We always thought that the nomadic barbarians in the Yuan Dynasty were the fiercest. But the truly terrifying ones may be countries like Daming, unless they don't care."

Dow didn't chime in.

Ouchi Shengjian pointed to the stone under his feet and said, "If Japan had been defeated in the great war more than a hundred years ago, Mongolian

How long could the ancients stay in Japan?Or what about the Han people of the Ming Dynasty? "

Dow was stunned, bowed and said, "My lord is far-sighted, but it's a pity that there are too many fools in 'Luoyang'."

Ouchi Shengjian was silent for a while, and asked again, "I told you to send someone to Shi Jianguo to investigate secretly, did you find Yinshan?"

Dow hurriedly said, "A few years ago, Shi Jian country was still the place of Ouchi's family. Of course, we knew that there was no silver mountain there. But over the years, there were indeed people who dug silver ore in the mountains one after another. But no one in Shi Jian country Can smelt silver, but there are too few ores, so no one cares about it. How can the Han people know the situation better than ourselves? No one knows whose rumors people in the Ming Dynasty have heard, and Shi Jian has a silver mountain."

At this moment, the sound of horseshoes came from the woods, and someone rode over.In this forest, the trees are relatively sparse, and people can still ride horses after entering the forest.

The visitor found Ouchi Shengjian, dismounted and bowed, "My lord, we have received news that Iki Island was captured by the Ming army not long ago! The news has been reported to Kyushu for investigation, and Luoyang Muromachi Temple will surely know the news in a few days. "

Ouchi Shengjian nodded while thinking.

He suddenly turned around and said, "Go back to Shankou City. After I'm ready, I'll go to Luo immediately."

Tao hurriedly persuaded, suggesting that Ouchi Shengjian should stay in Zhoufang and Zhuqian to preside over the overall situation, and only need to send retainers to Luo.But Ouchi Shengjian has made up his mind.

Judging from the prelude to the capture of Tsushima and Iki by the Ming army, it is very likely that the Ming army will continue the march of the Yuan bandits and land from the coast of Chikuzen.This is Ouchi Shengjian's territory, he has to resist, but it is not realistic to rely on the strength of the Ouchi family alone to resist, so Ouchi Shengjian rushed to the capital...

A few days later, Ouchi Shengjian arrived in Kyoto by land from Zhou Fangguo with only a few dozen riders.

The group of samurai had just arrived at the Erjobo Mansion in the south of Xiangguo Temple, and before they entered the Muromachi Hall, there were many people shouting "Kamikaze Blessing! Kamikaze, Kamikaze..."

Da Neisheng heard the sound, and immediately realized that it might not be the right time to try to persuade him to reconcile at this time.He still wanted to meet the general, reminding him tactfully.Although it is mostly useless, Shengjian Ouchi still needs to contribute some strategies, and let the Chikuzen country area get reinforcements in time.

As a powerful guardian who once led troops to Shangluo, he already had some prestige in the Muromachi Hall, so he easily entered the mansion.

I saw that the corridors and open spaces in the mansion were full of people.Ouchi Sheng saw that he walked in from the corridor with his head held high and his chest held high. At this moment, some people came forward and bowed in salute.Because most of them are just the generals and retainers who guard the daimyos, and their status is not as high as that of the daimyo.Ouchi Sheng Jian also bowed back, and everyone said a few polite words.

A favorite of the general Ashikaga Yoshichi came over. The favorite was dressed in silk, satin and flowered clothes, and he looked like a woman. He asked Ouchi Shengjian to come in with him.

Ashikaga Yoshichi was not in the main hall.Ouchi Shengjian followed the favorite, and continued to walk along the narrow corridor; until the favorite knocked on a wooden door, knelt on the ground and opened a lattice door.

Da Nei Sheng Jian entered and saw the general sitting alone on the upper mat.He knelt down in the room and prostrated himself to salute the general.

"It's been a hard journey." Ashikaga Yoshimo said.

Seeing that he was a little surprised, Ouchi Sheng bowed again and said, "To be loyal to the general."

Before Ouchi Shengjian could get down to business, there was another sound of pulling the door behind him, and he turned around

Look, I saw a young monk of seventeen or eighteen years old.The monk clasped his hands together and bowed to Ashikaga Yoshichi.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi said, "Ouchi hasn't met Yoshimoto yet, right? Yoshimoto is my younger brother from the same mother. After he became a monk at Shoren-in, he rarely came back. I happened to come back today to visit my mother, and you happened to know each other."

Ouchisheng said, "I have met Master Yoshimoto, please take care of me."

The monk paid eleven obeisances, but did not speak, but stared at Ouchi Shengjian very carefully for a moment.After a while, the monk showed a friendly smile and nodded slightly to Ouchi Shengjian.Then the monk turned around and said, "Brother, I have business to do, so I'll take my leave first."

Ashikaga Yoshichi nodded in agreement.

Ouchi Shengjian couldn't help but glanced back at the wooden door again, then looked pensive.He vaguely felt that maybe the general saw farther than himself, and his anxious exhortation might just be superfluous.

At this time, Ashikaga Yoshichi's voice interrupted Ouchi Shengjian's contemplation, "Ouchi came all the way, why?"

Da Neisheng said, "There are many signs that can't be explained. General, the troops of the Ming Dynasty may really want to invade our country."

Ashikaga Yoshichi said without changing his face, "I know, everyone knows."

"If there is a war in the end, I hope the general will prepare reinforcements and supplies as soon as possible, and gather in the Chikuzen country." Ouchi Mori said, "I also suggest that the granaries near the left of Dazaifu (Kyushu Island) should be scattered. Our army resisted steadily. After that, the lost granaries were burned all the way. The people and horses of the Kanto government should also be ready to rush to Luoyang to help. The roads leading to Luoyang and Hakata are in the way, so grain and grass should be stored for the needs of reinforcements from various countries."

Ashikaga Yoshichi listened.

Ouchi Sheng Jian said again, "I have selected some secret workers and prepared to hide them in the counties of the Chikuzen country. If the front line fails, our military secret workers will poison the wells in the city, and quietly arrange the corpses of people and animals who died of illness above the river. Weak enemy bandits."

Ashikaga Yoshichi asked, "Has Ouchi already determined that our army will definitely not be able to win?"

Ouchi Shengjian said euphemistically, "Just in case, plan for the long-term first."

Ashikaga Yoshichi said in a deep voice, "If the decisive battle is unfavorable, some unforeseen things may happen in the country. You must try your best to resist the enemy."

Ouchi Shengjian bowed and said, "Everyone in the Ouchi family is determined to fight to the death!"

At this moment, there was another shout from outside, "Kamikaze protects Japan, the Kingdom of God will surely win..."

Ouchi Morijian heard the voice, raised his head, and met Ashikaga Yoshichi's eyes.

All of a sudden, Ouchi Shengjian was inexplicably close to the general because of his feelings for the general.Originally, Muromachiden did not support Ouchi Shengjian as the governor of the house, and Ouchi Shengjian also led troops to Luo, and then reached a compromise with Muromachiden; but recently, with the threat of a powerful foreign enemy, the grievances between them have become more and more serious. It seems insignificant.

The general Ashikaga Yoshichi, who is in his prime of life, is courageous, resourceful, and ambitious.Ouchi Shengjian felt at this time that it was Japan's good fortune to have General Yoshichi to coordinate the overall situation.

"If Japan wins this battle, the guardians of all countries may be able to put aside their past differences and unite as one." Shengjian Ouchi said.

Ashikaga Yoshichi's expression froze, he looked at Ouchi Shengjian with sharp eyes, and nodded his head vigorously, "One mind at a time, Tianzhu Mingkou!"

end of this chapter)

Chapter 8 and four

As soon as the Lantern Festival in the third year of Wude passed, everything in the world recovered, and major court events began.Zhu Gaoxu will first send Sheng Yong and other generals to North Korea; until the end of next month, the fleet carrying the main force of the army, navy and army will set sail from the ports in the lower reaches of the river.

The Longjiang Port is shrouded in a little humid mist, making today's farewell scene unable to show its grandeur.The treasure ship docked on the pier reveals a huge body and a tall mast. The looming scene is like a mirage.

Zhu Gaoxu led civil and military officials and waited for a while in a pavilion by the river, and then Sheng Yong, Pingan, and Liu Sheng came.The pavilion was very small, so Zhu Gaoxu walked out in the direction the three of them came from.

Sheng Yong and others knelt down on the ground and saluted first.

Zhu Gaoxu stepped forward to help them up, and said, "I heard that the ancient emperors used the ceremony of 'holding the hub and pushing the wheel' when paying homage to the general. It's a pity that you are traveling on horseback this time. I have no hub to hold or wheels to push."

The generals suddenly showed a slightly relaxed smile.

Zhu Gaoxu's tone changed, and he said, "However, my trust and ardent feelings for you are not the same."

After hearing this, they all cupped their fists in worship, promising to do their best.

At this time, Pei Youzhen, the servant of the Ministry of War standing behind Zhu Gaoxu, made a bow and said, "When I was conquering Annan, I wrote a piece of music. Today, I will be a farewell party for Shao Guogong, E Guogong, and Anyuanhou. Please play a piece of music to cheer up the fun, and share with the three The generals share their encouragement."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "Very good."